News from all Islands of Hawai’i
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Hale Kalele/Hale Hilinai Affordable Rental Project Wins American Planning Association Best Practice Award
by Thunda3 minutes readThe Hale Kalele/Hale Hilinai complex–a project that blends an environmentally conscious 200-unit, all-affordable rental tower with a juvenile services facility–has been honored by the American Planning Association Hawaii Chapter with …
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The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) and the state Boards and Commissions released a summary of disciplinary actions through the month of August 2022 taken on individuals …
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Senate Minority Leader Pens Letter to U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel Requesting Clemency for Lieutenant Ridge Alkonis
by Thunda1 minutes readSenate Minority Leader Kurt Fevella (District 19 – ‘Ewa Beach, Ocean Pointe, ‘Ewa by Gentry, Iroquois Point, portion of ‘Ewa Villages) recently penned a letter to U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel in support of …
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Hoʻoulu ʻĀina Director Receives National Recognition from Forestersʻ Association
by Thunda2 minutes readNestled at the back of Kalihi Valley, staff and volunteers for Ho’oulu ‘Āina work to harvest locally-grown plants for food and indigenous medicine. Operating under a recently extended 35-year …
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Former Maui Public Official and Honolulu Businessman Charged with Federal Bribery and Honest Services Fraud
by Thunda2 minutes readUnited States Attorney Clare E. Connors and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Steven Merrill announced that Stewart Olani Stant, 55, a former Maui County public official, and …
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Special Archery, Muzzleload and Rifle Feral Goat Hunting Permits Available on Kauaʻi
by Thunda2 minutes read(LĪHU‘E) – The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) announces the availability of applications for a special feral goat hunt in Hunting Unit A, Kekaha Game Management Area (GMA) on …
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David Ige announced today the release of $87,769,968 for Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) that will be administered by various state departments. These funds were released in July and August 2022. …
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David Ige Forwards Names for Mauna Kea Management Stewardship and Oversight Authority to State Senate
by Thunda2 minutes readDavid Ige today submitted the names of eight nominees for the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to the Hawaiʻi State Senate for confirmation. The Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight …
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Ahead of the annual Medicare open enrollment period, the Hawaiʻi State Executive Office on Aging and Hawaiʻi State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) are holding several events to assist those …
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David Ige announced yesterday that taxpayers will start receiving their state tax refunds next week. Currently, about 600,000 Hawaiʻi taxpayers are scheduled to receive approximately $294 million in tax refunds. …
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A $438.5 million agreement in principle between JUUL Labs and 34 states and territories resolving a two-year bipartisan investigation into the e-cigarette manufacturer’s marketing and sales practices. In addition to …
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Hawaiʻi residents have a wealth of natural resources to explore, but in some cases these places can be difficult to visit in person. The newest tour, in a growing collection …